CFD margins

View the margin rates across some of our most popular CFD trading instruments.

New to CFD trading? Learn how to calculate CFD margins.

CFD margin rates*

See the current margin rates for our most popular forex pairs, indices, commodities and treasuries.

Forex

Instrument	Margin rate from
	3.3%
	3.3%
	3.3%
	5%

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Indices

Instrument	Margin rate from
	5%
	5%
	5%
	5%

View more index margin rates

Commodities

Instrument	Margin rate from
	5%
	10%
	10%
	10%

View more commodity margin rates

Treasuries

Instrument	Margin rate from
	3.3%
	3.3%
	3.3%
	3.3%

View more treasury margin rates

Shares

Our margins on shares start from 20% for UK and US shares. For more information, view our shares product details.

Different margin rates apply for large position sizes on shares, depending on which tier the position size falls under. You can view full details of our margin rates in the product library section of our trading platform.

View our spreads and other trading costs associated with CFD trading.

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CFD trading using margin

CFD trading using margin allows you to open a position by only depositing a percentage of the full value of the position. This means that your losses will be amplified and you could lose more than your deposits. Profits and losses are relative to the full value of your position. CFD trading using margin is not necessarily for everyone and you should ensure you understand the risks involved and if necessary seek independent professional advice before placing any trades.

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*Please note that CMC reserves the right to change margin rates at any given time without prior notice. Any changes to margin rates may affect your trading account and the amount of margin required for your open positions. CMC will not be held responsible for any losses incurred as a result of changes to margin rates.
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